Risk Manager - Aviation Infrastructure

Risk Manager Infrastructure & Aviation Programmes Location : Dublin, Ireland Employment Type : Full-time Sector : Infrastructure / Aviation / Programme Controls Salary : €100,000 €130,000 (DOE) About the Opportunity Our client, a leading organisation in aviation infrastructure, is seeking a highly experienced Risk Manager to lead the development and implementation of risk management strategies across a portfolio of complex capital programmes. This is a senior leadership role within the Programme Controls function, focused on embedding best-in-class risk practices across multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will drive excellence in risk management, lead a team of Risk Leads, and ensure robust processes are in place to support project delivery, governance, and reporting. Key Responsibilities Lead the implementation of consistent risk management tools, techniques, and standards across programmes. Manage and mentor a team of Risk Leads supporting individual projects. Oversee risk workshops, Quantified Risk Assessments (QRA), and mitigation planning. Maintain corporate risk systems and ensure alignment with programme controls. Develop KPIs and reporting platforms to monitor risk performance and mitigation actions. Support commercial teams in assessing risk apportionment in contracts and procurements. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management. Candidate Profile Experience : 15+ years in risk management across large infrastructure programmes, ideally in aviation. Proven experience in designing and implementing risk strategies and process improvements. Strong understanding of project governance, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. Skills : Advanced knowledge of risk analysis techniques. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder influencing skills. Detail-oriented with a methodical and analytical approach. Qualifications : Third-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Project Management). Professional memberships are desirable but not mandatory.